The Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP) is much more than an appeal for money. It is a tool used by aid organisations to plan, implement and monitor their activities together. Working together in the world's crisis regions, they produce appeals, which they present to the international community and donors.
Since its inception, the CAP has become the humanitarian sector’s main tool for coordination, strategic planning and programming. As a planning mechanism, the CAP has contributed significantly to developing a more strategic approach to the provision of humanitarian aid. As a coordination mechanism the CAP has fostered closer cooperation between governments, donors, aid agencies, the Red Cross Movement and non-governmental organisations.
Speaking with a common voice, UN agencies and non-governmental organisations have been able to raise funds for immediate action, demand greater protection, get better access to vulnerable populations and work more effectively with governments and other actors. On average, since 1992, the Consolidated Appeals Process has sought $3.1 billion per year, and received $2.1 billion per year (68%).
The CAP works to provide people in need the best available protection and assistance, on time.
The CAP cycle
